ipso Creative RSShttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/en-US2019 ipsoCreativecleanipsoCreativeinfo@ipsocreative.comhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/advice-to-interns-curiosity/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/advice-to-interns-curiosity/Curiosity<p><span>So many people advise others to pursue their passion, but that often leaves those who have not yet identified their passion in quandary marked by wandering. In their attempts to discover what they are passionate about, most folks try so hard to determine their passion that their efforts blur any clarity that might exist if they just pursued joy in their current circumstances while simultaneously being open to interruption.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:56:14 ZSo many people advise others to pursue their passion, but that often leaves those who have not yet identified their passion in quandary marked by wandering. In their attempts to discover what they are passionate about, most folks try so hard to determine their passion that their efforts blur any clarity that might exist if they just pursued joy in their current circumstances while simultaneously being open to interruption.

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/advice-to-interns-diligence/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/advice-to-interns-diligence/Diligence<p><span>One of the nasty side effects of our media-saturated, social media cultural narcissism is that we live in sound bites, quick results, and a constant yearning...for anything really. The idea of diligence is not sexy. It won't get you instantly noticed. But the idea of taking delight in having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties is time proven path toward the enhancement of one's character. And over time, that will always a greater harvest in terms of joy.</span></p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:04:14 ZOne of the nasty side effects of our media-saturated, social media cultural narcissism is that we live in sound bites, quick results, and a constant yearning...for anything really. The idea of diligence is not sexy. It won't get you instantly noticed. But the idea of taking delight in having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties is time proven path toward the enhancement of one's character. And over time, that will always a greater harvest in terms of joy.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/elements-of-scale/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/elements-of-scale/Elements of Scale<p>A small sticky note sits on the left side of my computer desktop that says: "Logo &amp; Laptop." The note is a reminder of a guy I met once in the mountains of the Dominican Republic named Mario who built an impressive marketing and creative agency by self-designing a logo, commandeering his brother’s laptop, and going ‘door to door’ looking for work from corporations around the West Indies.</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:12:05 ZA small sticky note sits on the left side of my computer desktop that says: "Logo & Laptop." The note is a reminder of a guy I met once in the mountains of the Dominican Republic named Mario who built an impressive marketing and creative agency by self-designing a logo, commandeering his brother’s laptop, and going ‘door to door’ looking for work from corporations around the West Indies.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/identity-as-a-prerequisite-for-success/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/identity-as-a-prerequisite-for-success/Identity as a Prerequisite for Success <p>The lesson here is in their thoughtfulness and imaginative approach to crafting who they were and who they would become as a company. Imagination and intention laid the foundation for their epic success.</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:22:20 ZThe lesson here is in their thoughtfulness and imaginative approach to crafting who they were and who they would become as a company. Imagination and intention laid the foundation for their epic success.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/three-most-powerful-words/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/three-most-powerful-words/Three Most Powerful Words<p>Different combinations of these power phrases layered with copious amounts of listening can create an extremely effective salve that can remedy even the worst wrongs...</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:27:38 ZDifferent combinations of these power phrases layered with copious amounts of listening can create an extremely effective salve that can remedy even the worst wrongs...]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/to-lead-manage-reframe-and-relish-reality/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/to-lead-manage-reframe-and-relish-reality/To Lead: Manage, Reframe and Relish Reality<p>Viewing reality as static or linear will neutralize your leadership. Alternatively, manage, reframe, and relish to lead well. PLUS, wisdom from Mike Tyson?</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:33:42 ZViewing reality as static or linear will neutralize your leadership. Alternatively, manage, reframe, and relish to lead well. PLUS, wisdom from Mike Tyson?]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/what-are-you-trying-to-prove/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/what-are-you-trying-to-prove/What are you trying to prove?<p>We must be free from the outcome of our efforts.</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:44:38 ZWe must be free from the outcome of our efforts.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/stay-curious-to-crush-fear-do-your-best-work/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/stay-curious-to-crush-fear-do-your-best-work/Stay Curious to Crush Fear & Do Your Best Work<p>What have you been curious about lately? It could be the key to doing your best work...</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:54:37 ZWhat have you been curious about lately? It could be the key to doing your best work...]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/the-difference-between-managing-leading/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/the-difference-between-managing-leading/The Difference Between Managing & Leading<p>If we go in wearing the leadership hat when we really needed to be wearing the managing hat we can end up walking away frustrated, disappointed, or angry (at them or ourselves as leaders).</p>
<p>The difference is often subtle but is muy importante.</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:02:22 ZIf we go in wearing the leadership hat when we really needed to be wearing the managing hat we can end up walking away frustrated, disappointed, or angry (at them or ourselves as leaders).

The difference is often subtle but is muy importante.

]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/just-because-it-s-new-doesn-t-mean-it-s-innovative/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/just-because-it-s-new-doesn-t-mean-it-s-innovative/Just because it’s new, doesn’t mean it’s innovative<p>Is there a real need? Is the product useful in meeting that need? Will the product last long enough to provide a reasonable return on my investment in it?</p>
<div class="fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-share="true" data-width="450" data-show-faces="false"><span></span></div>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:08:19 ZIs there a real need? Is the product useful in meeting that need? Will the product last long enough to provide a reasonable return on my investment in it?

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/do-us-a-favor-lean-into-the-fear/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/do-us-a-favor-lean-into-the-fear/Do us a Favor: Lean into the Fear<p class="graf graf--p graf-after--figure">I just completed<strong class="markup--strong markup--p-strong">*</strong><span> </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://altmba.com/" target="_blank" class="markup--anchor markup--p-anchor" data-href="https://altmba.com/">Seth Godin’s altMBA</a><span> </span>four week program. The thing is, I never thought I would get accepted. The voices in my head - that incessant lizard brain - could come up with plenty of reasons why. Even once I did get accepted, there were plenty of reasons they told me as to why I wasn’t qualified. Yet here I am.</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:17:01 ZI just completed*Seth Godin’s altMBAfour week program. The thing is, I never thought I would get accepted. The voices in my head - that incessant lizard brain - could come up with plenty of reasons why. Even once I did get accepted, there were plenty of reasons they told me as to why I wasn’t qualified. Yet here I am.]]>Vince Mancarihttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/fighting-to-be-present/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/identity/fighting-to-be-present/Fighting to be Present<p>In a world full of distractions, glowing lights, and constant contact, how do we savor the moments with those we love or work with, to hopefully add value instead of transactional relationships. </p>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:29:55 ZIn a world full of distractions, glowing lights, and constant contact, how do we savor the moments with those we love or work with, to hopefully add value instead of transactional relationships. ]]>Lauren Ploofhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/brands/the-cost-of-scale/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/brands/the-cost-of-scale/The Cost of Scale<p><em>"A well built brand is the culmination of intangibles that do not directly flow to the revenue or profitability of a company, but contribute to its texture. Forsaking them can take a subtle, collective toll...Companies pay a price when their leaders ignore things that may be fracturing their foundation."</em> - Howard Schultz; ceo, Starbucks</p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:26:30 Z"A well built brand is the culmination of intangibles that do not directly flow to the revenue or profitability of a company, but contribute to its texture. Forsaking them can take a subtle, collective toll...Companies pay a price when their leaders ignore things that may be fracturing their foundation." - Howard Schultz; ceo, Starbucks]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/brands/the-five-whys-applied-to-brand-purpose/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/brands/the-five-whys-applied-to-brand-purpose/The Five "Why's" Applied to Brand Purpose<p><span>It can be an extraordinarily useful tool when applied to other cause-and-effect relationships, particularly why people don’t follow brands, why people do follow brands and how brands can transition from the former to the latter.</span></p>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:29:32 ZIt can be an extraordinarily useful tool when applied to other cause-and-effect relationships, particularly why people don’t follow brands, why people do follow brands and how brands can transition from the former to the latter.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/women-outweigh-the-men/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/women-outweigh-the-men/Women Outweigh the Men<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each person adds an ingredient to form the company culture. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A recent development is more lady ipsonians than male. Each lady is given the freedom to merge the worlds of work and other life priorities to create their own harmony.</span></p>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:52:32 ZEach person adds an ingredient to form the company culture. A recent development is more lady ipsonians than male. Each lady is given the freedom to merge the worlds of work and other life priorities to create their own harmony.]]>Lauren Ploofhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/how-to-make-innovation-work-and-not-let-work-kill-innovation/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/how-to-make-innovation-work-and-not-let-work-kill-innovation/How to make innovation work (and not let work kill innovation)<p>Much like personal relationships that degrade over time due to emotional malnourishment, the innovative culture of an environment can degrade with three very subtle oversights that effectively starve those who might possibly innovate.</p>
<div class="fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-share="true" data-width="450" data-show-faces="false"><span></span></div>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZMuch like personal relationships that degrade over time due to emotional malnourishment, the innovative culture of an environment can degrade with three very subtle oversights that effectively starve those who might possibly innovate.

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/giving-credit-the-fertilizer-of-innovation/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/giving-credit-the-fertilizer-of-innovation/Giving credit: The fertilizer of innovation<p>There is a distinctive hallmark of innovative cultures: Credit is freely given to those who have led or contributed to innovation.</p>
<div class="fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-share="true" data-width="450" data-show-faces="false"></div>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZThere is a distinctive hallmark of innovative cultures: Credit is freely given to those who have led or contributed to innovation.

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-longview/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-longview/The Longview<p>Farther along we’ll know all about it<br />Farther along we’ll understand why<br />Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine<br />We’ll understand this, all by and by</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZFarther along we’ll know all about itFarther along we’ll understand whyCheer up my brothers, live in the sunshineWe’ll understand this, all by and by]]>Jon Taylorhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/rent-vs-own/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/rent-vs-own/It's just a rental<p>It seems like everything changes when we own something. We can either own our cars, homes, roles, and even entire value systems for ourselves, or they can be rented from someone else.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZIt seems like everything changes when we own something. We can either own our cars, homes, roles, and even entire value systems for ourselves, or they can be rented from someone else.]]>Jon Taylorhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-paradox-of-scale/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-paradox-of-scale/The Paradox of Scale<p>The hypothesis we are living as an organization is: the (business) world is ready for this re-humanization. Not just in the web design industry, but everywhere. And across the board we are finding cadres of people delighted by connection-driven things that aren’t inherently easy or efficient.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZThe hypothesis we are living as an organization is: the (business) world is ready for this re-humanization. Not just in the web design industry, but everywhere. And across the board we are finding cadres of people delighted by connection-driven things that aren’t inherently easy or efficient.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-paradox-of-joy/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-paradox-of-joy/The Paradox of Joy<p>Would you call us crazy?</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZWould you call us crazy?]]>Jon Taylorhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/both-and/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/both-and/Both / And<p>Trust in your creativity and resourcefulness in finding the “both/and” over the "either/or."</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZTrust in your creativity and resourcefulness in finding the “both/and” over the "either/or."]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/are-you-a-thermostat-or-a-thermometer/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/are-you-a-thermostat-or-a-thermometer/Are you a thermostat or a thermometer<p>The Thermostat chooses to set the tone — elevating the conversation, the climate, the culture, and (even) the competition. And in doing so sets a new standard, a new tone.</p>
<p>The Thermometer simply conforms to, reflects and follows the culture it is in.</p>
<p><em>Which will you be?</em></p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZThe Thermostat chooses to set the tone — elevating the conversation, the climate, the culture, and (even) the competition. And in doing so sets a new standard, a new tone.

The Thermometer simply conforms to, reflects and follows the culture it is in.

Which will you be?

]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/sense-of-place-your-new-competitive-advantage/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/sense-of-place-your-new-competitive-advantage/Sense of Place: Your new competitive advantage<p>When the rest of the tech world values remote and de-centralized working arrangement, we value having a sense of place. Here's a few reasons why having your team in one place may be your best bet yet.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZWhen the rest of the tech world values remote and de-centralized working arrangement, we value having a sense of place. Here's a few reasons why having your team in one place may be your best bet yet.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/profit-a-rule-not-a-strategy/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/profit-a-rule-not-a-strategy/Profit: A Rule, Not A Strategy<p><em>"It’s easy in business to forget and start to believe that what we’re here to do is turn a profit and make money."</em> — Mark Canlis, co-owner of <em>Canlis</em></p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 Z"It’s easy in business to forget and start to believe that what we’re here to do is turn a profit and make money." — Mark Canlis, co-owner of Canlis]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/give-room-for-good-things-to-run-wild/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/give-room-for-good-things-to-run-wild/Create Room For Good Things To Run Wild<p>Paradoxically, a culture of discipline and organization—with limits and constraints—creates the space for your team to produce its most creative, matterful work. Your ability to organize effectively <strong>gives room for good things to run wild.</strong></p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZParadoxically, a culture of discipline and organization—with limits and constraints—creates the space for your team to produce its most creative, matterful work. Your ability to organize effectively gives room for good things to run wild.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/16-elements-of-amazing-organizational-cultures/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/16-elements-of-amazing-organizational-cultures/16 Elements and Aspects of Amazing Cultures<p>And no, I'm not (just) talking about ping pong tables and beer kegs on Fridays...</p>
<p>Sometimes when these things are absent we notice right away. Yet, other times (read: more often) the absence or atrophy of these things is a slow decay and erosion of a positive and edifying organizational culture.</p>
<p>Here is a shortlist of things an organization can work on to cultivate a positive team culture full of life and growth...</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZAnd no, I'm not (just) talking about ping pong tables and beer kegs on Fridays...

Sometimes when these things are absent we notice right away. Yet, other times (read: more often) the absence or atrophy of these things is a slow decay and erosion of a positive and edifying organizational culture.

Here is a shortlist of things an organization can work on to cultivate a positive team culture full of life and growth...

]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/why-storytelling-should-start-at-home/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/why-storytelling-should-start-at-home/Why Storytelling Should Start At Home<p>Storytelling must start as an internal strategy first.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZStorytelling must start as an internal strategy first.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-big-payoff-of-being-together/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/the-big-payoff-of-being-together/The Big Payoff of Being TogetherThu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/on-organization-process/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/on-organization-process/On Organization & Process<p>This ongoing process ultimately leads us to mitigate foreseeable inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and disorders which may undermine our efforts to keep our kite flying higher and higher.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZThis ongoing process ultimately leads us to mitigate foreseeable inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and disorders which may undermine our efforts to keep our kite flying higher and higher.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/culture-is-more-than-foosball-tables-and-kegs-on-friday/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/culture-is-more-than-foosball-tables-and-kegs-on-friday/Culture is more than foosball tables and kegs on Friday<p>Company culture is more than foozeball tables and Beer Fridays.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:17 ZCompany culture is more than foozeball tables and Beer Fridays.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/are-we-just-telling-stories-for-storytellings-sake/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/are-we-just-telling-stories-for-storytellings-sake/Are we just telling stories for storytelling's sake?<p>All stories need purpose. And the deeper and truer the purpose, the more powerful the story. For us, our purpose is to find ways to be excellent at what we do and help others flourish because of how we do what we do.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZAll stories need purpose. And the deeper and truer the purpose, the more powerful the story. For us, our purpose is to find ways to be excellent at what we do and help others flourish because of how we do what we do.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/uncover-your-businesss-purpose-to-be-more-effective-heres-how/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/uncover-your-businesss-purpose-to-be-more-effective-heres-how/Uncover Your Business's Purpose to Be More Effective. Here's how...<p>This framework will help you uncover your purpose as an organization...</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZThis framework will help you uncover your purpose as an organization...]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/how-to-build-a-more-intentional-culture-balance-action-contemplation/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/how-to-build-a-more-intentional-culture-balance-action-contemplation/How To Build a More Intentional Culture: Balance Action & Contemplation<p>Recipe for intentionality: mix equal parts action and contemplation, splash of bitters and garnish with an orange peel.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZRecipe for intentionality: mix equal parts action and contemplation, splash of bitters and garnish with an orange peel.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/what-seth-godin-jim-collins-say-about-building-a-culture-of-discipline/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/what-seth-godin-jim-collins-say-about-building-a-culture-of-discipline/What Seth Godin & Jim Collins Say About Building A Culture of Discipline<p>Jim Collins and Seth Godin weigh in on bringing structure without losing your entrepreneurial grittiness as you grow.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZJim Collins and Seth Godin weigh in on bringing structure without losing your entrepreneurial grittiness as you grow.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/dont-just-talk-about-it-be-about-it-a-culture-that-sticks-series-no-18/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/dont-just-talk-about-it-be-about-it-a-culture-that-sticks-series-no-18/Don't Just Talk About It, Be About It: Build A Culture That Sticks" Series<p>Don't just talk about it, <em>be</em> about it. Today kicks off our series on how to build a culture your proud of and which lasts the trials and tests of time.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZDon't just talk about it, be about it. Today kicks off our series on how to build a culture your proud of and which lasts the trials and tests of time.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/build-traction-through-collaboration/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/build-traction-through-collaboration/Build Traction Through Collaboration<p>Part 2 in our series on Building A Culture That Lasts.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZPart 2 in our series on Building A Culture That Lasts.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/build-a-lasting-culture-set-a-deadline-ship-iterate-repeat/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/build-a-lasting-culture-set-a-deadline-ship-iterate-repeat/Build A Lasting Culture: Set A Deadline. Ship. Iterate. Repeat.<p>Slay your perfectionism dragon with deadlines to get your meaningful work to the world. Without a deadlines, procrastination-parading-as-perfectionism is inevitable.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZSlay your perfectionism dragon with deadlines to get your meaningful work to the world. Without a deadlines, procrastination-parading-as-perfectionism is inevitable.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/dont-leave-your-culture-to-chance-model-train-to-educate-forge-a-culture-youre-proud-of/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/dont-leave-your-culture-to-chance-model-train-to-educate-forge-a-culture-youre-proud-of/Don't Leave Your Culture To Chance: Model & Train to Educate & Forge A Culture You're Proud Of<p>Culture is a competitive advantage. Don't leave it to chance by failing to educate, equip, and inculturate your team on how to play an active role in creating a culture you're proud of.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZCulture is a competitive advantage. Don't leave it to chance by failing to educate, equip, and inculturate your team on how to play an active role in creating a culture you're proud of.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/follow-the-bright-spots/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/follow-the-bright-spots/Follow The Bright Spots<p>Focus on and celebrate what is working to foster positive change.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZFocus on and celebrate what is working to foster positive change.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/when-building-leading-your-culture-be-transparent/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/when-building-leading-your-culture-be-transparent/When Building & Leading Your Culture – Be Transparent<p>How to be a stronger and more follow-able leader (it may not be what you thought).</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZHow to be a stronger and more follow-able leader (it may not be what you thought).]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/use-environment-visual-cues-to-boost-your-cultural/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/use-environment-visual-cues-to-boost-your-cultural/Use Environment & Visual Cues to Boost Your Culture<p>Don't underestimate the power space and environment play in building a culture that matters and lasts.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZDon't underestimate the power space and environment play in building a culture that matters and lasts.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/build-in-feedback-loops-listen-with-humility-to-win/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/build-in-feedback-loops-listen-with-humility-to-win/Build In Feedback Loops & Listen (With Humility) To Win<p>Without these two things, you're essentially flying blind...</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZWithout these two things, you're essentially flying blind...]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/for-a-culture-that-lasts-connect-yourself-others-to-the-why/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/for-a-culture-that-lasts-connect-yourself-others-to-the-why/For A Culture That Lasts Connect Yourself & Others To The 'Why'<p>Staying closely connected with your purpose and your why is a massive key to galvanizing the edifying culture you’re creating through your work. </p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:09:18 ZStaying closely connected with your purpose and your why is a massive key to galvanizing the edifying culture you’re creating through your work. ]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/culture-making-is-a-form-of-gardening/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/culture-making-is-a-form-of-gardening/Culture-Making is a Form of Gardening<p>Whether you've done it before or not, we all know gardening requires getting your hands dirty. 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]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/trust-allows-open-hands/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/trust-allows-open-hands/Trust Allows Open Hands<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Openness and communication are key ingredients that allow ipsonians the freedom to be transparent with leadership about our dreams and our side hustles.</span></p>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:29:44 ZOpenness and communication are key ingredients that allow ipsonians the freedom to be transparent with leadership about our dreams and our side hustles.]]>Lauren Ploofhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/what-is-an-ipsonian/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/culture/what-is-an-ipsonian/What is an ipsonian?<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each person adds an ingredient to form the company culture. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A recent development is more lady ipsonians than male. Each lady is given the freedom to merge the worlds of work and other life priorities to create their own harmony.</span></p>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:45:21 ZEach person adds an ingredient to form the company culture. A recent development is more lady ipsonians than male. Each lady is given the freedom to merge the worlds of work and other life priorities to create their own harmony.]]>Lauren Ploofhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/covenant-of-collaboration-being-human/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/covenant-of-collaboration-being-human/Covenant of Collaboration: Being Human<p>In our experience people are delighted when we’re simply human.</p>
<p>Imagine that.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:26:43 ZIn our experience people are delighted when we’re simply human.

Imagine that.

]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/tattoo-artist-mentality/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/tattoo-artist-mentality/Tattoo Artist Mentality<p>Her craft seems to be at odds with how we generally perceive our work. Deeply personal yet oddly distant. Moments after the work is completed, it walks out the door. This forces a rather odd paradox she must live in. One maybe we can learn from. Her craft lives in this creative tension between caring deeply yet holding loosely.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:29:41 ZHer craft seems to be at odds with how we generally perceive our work. Deeply personal yet oddly distant. Moments after the work is completed, it walks out the door. This forces a rather odd paradox she must live in. One maybe we can learn from. Her craft lives in this creative tension between caring deeply yet holding loosely.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/moving-from-yes-to-no/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/moving-from-yes-to-no/Moving from Yes to No<p>Giving of your time and talents has gotten you to where you are now. But it's now time to find a way to say NO to a thousand things so you can be fully creative and do your best work—give your best gifts—on one or two things.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:37:14 ZGiving of your time and talents has gotten you to where you are now. But it's now time to find a way to say NO to a thousand things so you can be fully creative and do your best work—give your best gifts—on one or two things.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/localization/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/localization/Localization and What Consumers Really Want<p>This is the new brand loyalty: <em><strong>“If you give me authentically-sourced, locally-grown, artisan produced information, I will listen to you when you suggest I explore or follow or recommend, other sources of content.” </strong></em>In the last decade we’ve seen the first ground swell of localization as younger Gen X-ers and especially Millennials have reacted to the homogenization of globalization. It’s no longer unique to buy big brand. Consumers want: locally grown, artisan produced, small batch, and authentically sourced. <strong>They want “real” in a real sense, not a marketed sense.</strong></p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:39:27 ZThis is the new brand loyalty: “If you give me authentically-sourced, locally-grown, artisan produced information, I will listen to you when you suggest I explore or follow or recommend, other sources of content.” In the last decade we’ve seen the first ground swell of localization as younger Gen X-ers and especially Millennials have reacted to the homogenization of globalization. It’s no longer unique to buy big brand. Consumers want: locally grown, artisan produced, small batch, and authentically sourced. They want “real” in a real sense, not a marketed sense.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/what-forestry-can-teach-you-about-success-in-business/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/what-forestry-can-teach-you-about-success-in-business/What Forestry Can Teach You About Success in Business<p>How a journey to master English language revealed a beautiful business metaphor you can adopt to see your business flourish. </p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:41:10 ZHow a journey to master English language revealed a beautiful business metaphor you can adopt to see your business flourish. ]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/peter-drucker-got-it-wrong/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/peter-drucker-got-it-wrong/Peter Drucker Got It Wrong<p>Could the master of business management Peter Drucker have gotten it all wrong??</p>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:35:58 ZCould the master of business management Peter Drucker have gotten it all wrong??]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/as-the-pendulum-swings-away-from-big-brands-and-globalization-demand-for-localization-increases/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/as-the-pendulum-swings-away-from-big-brands-and-globalization-demand-for-localization-increases/As the pendulum swings away from big brands and globalization, demand for localization increases<p>It's no longer unique to buy big-brand or globalized products. Instead, they want locally grown, artisan-produced, small-bath and transparently sourced.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:47:31 ZIt's no longer unique to buy big-brand or globalized products. Instead, they want locally grown, artisan-produced, small-bath and transparently sourced.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/innovation/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/innovation/Musings on Innovation<p><span>It’s remarkably easy to use and misuse the term “innovation” in business. So, with that in mind, here are a few relevant musings on innovation and its opportunity toward purpose.</span></p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:51:45 ZIt’s remarkably easy to use and misuse the term “innovation” in business. So, with that in mind, here are a few relevant musings on innovation and its opportunity toward purpose.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/3-reasons-why-users-are-clearing-out-their-phones-and-turning-to-the-mobile-web/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/3-reasons-why-users-are-clearing-out-their-phones-and-turning-to-the-mobile-web/3 reasons why users are clearing out their phones and turning to the mobile Web<p><span>Last week one of the most innovative, conscientious and broadly imitated consumer brands posted an unusual message on the home screen of their app: “It’s time to say goodbye."</span></p>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:56:45 ZLast week one of the most innovative, conscientious and broadly imitated consumer brands posted an unusual message on the home screen of their app: “It’s time to say goodbye."]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/what-are-words-worth/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/what-are-words-worth/What Are Words Worth?<p>How the word ‘passion’ may be holding back the cause of innovation</p>
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If you want your community to flourish, then start making. Or encourage those around you to start making. There is a new future that will be made by hands.

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/two-approaches-to-innovative-thinking-in-startup-cultures/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/two-approaches-to-innovative-thinking-in-startup-cultures/Two Approaches To Innovative Thinking in Startup Cultures<p><span>Many aspiring entrepreneurs have crashed against the rocks of reality due to their situational blindness. A quick look at the statistics for startup businesses proves how profoundly our motivations affect our judgment in assessing opportunities. </span></p>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:57:45 ZMany aspiring entrepreneurs have crashed against the rocks of reality due to their situational blindness. A quick look at the statistics for startup businesses proves how profoundly our motivations affect our judgment in assessing opportunities. ]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/the-small-business-impact-on-employability-in-greenville-sc/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/movements/the-small-business-impact-on-employability-in-greenville-sc/The Small Business Impact on Employability in Greenville, SCWed, 12 Sep 2018 15:47:30 ZBrent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/the-one-indestructible-thing-you-can-create-in-your-business/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/the-one-indestructible-thing-you-can-create-in-your-business/The One Indestructible Thing You Can Create In Your BusinessWed, 07 Jun 2017 20:58:01 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/effectiveness-trumps-efficiency/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/effectiveness-trumps-efficiency/Effectiveness Trumps Efficiency<p>The effectiveness of these tactics is only multiplied by the fact that very few people take the time and conscientious forethought to do these things.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:00:12 ZThe effectiveness of these tactics is only multiplied by the fact that very few people take the time and conscientious forethought to do these things.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/is-social-media-overrated/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/is-social-media-overrated/Is social media overrated?<p>Sticking to the fundamentals of successful business building is the recipe for winning...</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:05:22 ZSticking to the fundamentals of successful business building is the recipe for winning...]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/a-right-or-a-revenue-stream-a-challenging-lesson-from-sir-richard-branson/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/a-right-or-a-revenue-stream-a-challenging-lesson-from-sir-richard-branson/A Right or A Revenue Stream? A Challenging Lesson from Sir Richard Branson<p>The paradoxical thing is that this economical “imprudence” is becoming a highly effective strategy for winning <em>and</em> maximizing profit. Brand loyalty is a real thing that drives real dollars over the long haul.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:09:13 ZThe paradoxical thing is that this economical “imprudence” is becoming a highly effective strategy for winning and maximizing profit. Brand loyalty is a real thing that drives real dollars over the long haul.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/three-reasons-to-be-skeptical-of-social-media/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/three-reasons-to-be-skeptical-of-social-media/Three reasons to be skeptical of social media<p>A good friend of mine, who leads operations at a video production company, recently asked me how much time and overall involvement they should invest in their brand’s social media presence. It’s certainly a relevant question given the ubiquity of social media in our lives. But it raises some interesting subsequent questions regarding the real value of social media in the B2B realm.</p>
<div class="meta-single"></div>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:13:44 ZA good friend of mine, who leads operations at a video production company, recently asked me how much time and overall involvement they should invest in their brand’s social media presence. It’s certainly a relevant question given the ubiquity of social media in our lives. But it raises some interesting subsequent questions regarding the real value of social media in the B2B realm.

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/marketing-s-new-secret-ingredient-purpose/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/marketing/marketing-s-new-secret-ingredient-purpose/Marketing’s New Secret Ingredient: Purpose<p><span>While the methods of branding and marketing have changed significantly in our new age of online exploration, the overall goal remains the same: Tell your organization’s story in a way that compels others to act in response.</span></p>Tue, 08 May 2018 18:54:50 ZWhile the methods of branding and marketing have changed significantly in our new age of online exploration, the overall goal remains the same: Tell your organization’s story in a way that compels others to act in response.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/design-matters/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/design-matters/Design Matters<p>Folks on the non-profit front lines were caring, compassion, skilled, determined, resourceful, and wise, but most of them lacked an appreciation for how much design matters. They generally believed that their mission was so important (and it is), that folks would notice and help. And to some degree that was true, but never true enough to really extend the reach of that non-profit's realm of influence.</p>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:24:42 ZFolks on the non-profit front lines were caring, compassion, skilled, determined, resourceful, and wise, but most of them lacked an appreciation for how much design matters. They generally believed that their mission was so important (and it is), that folks would notice and help. And to some degree that was true, but never true enough to really extend the reach of that non-profit's realm of influence.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/how-will-you-use-your-craft/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/how-will-you-use-your-craft/How will you use your craft?Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:10:43 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/delight-is-in-the-detail/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/delight-is-in-the-detail/Delight is in the detail<p>If one of the primary focuses and competitive advantages (and simply right way to do things) is delighting those you serve - then we must be focused on design. Because delight is in the details.</p>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:14:48 ZIf one of the primary focuses and competitive advantages (and simply right way to do things) is delighting those you serve - then we must be focused on design. Because delight is in the details.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/a-well-designed-brand-is-an-empathetic-brand-are-you/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/a-well-designed-brand-is-an-empathetic-brand-are-you/A well designed brand is an empathetic brand. Are you?<p>Good design means you care. Here's what we mean...</p>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:16:40 ZGood design means you care. Here's what we mean...]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/three-vital-considerations-for-your-web-presence-part-1/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/three-vital-considerations-for-your-web-presence-part-1/Three vital considerations for your web presence (Part 1)<p>Does what I am viewing look outdated? Does it look cheap? Does it look like someone has spent time and energy on maintaining its appearance?</p>
<div class="fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-share="true" data-width="450" data-show-faces="false"></div>Mon, 21 May 2018 17:37:44 ZDoes what I am viewing look outdated? Does it look cheap? Does it look like someone has spent time and energy on maintaining its appearance?

]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/three-vital-considerations-for-your-web-presence-part-2/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/three-vital-considerations-for-your-web-presence-part-2/Three vital considerations for your web presence (Part 2)<p><span>Content that is relevant is relevant because it meets the viewer where they are not where you expect them to be.</span></p>Mon, 21 May 2018 17:40:20 ZContent that is relevant is relevant because it meets the viewer where they are not where you expect them to be.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/design-is-for-you/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/design-is-for-you/Design is For You<p><span>The purpose of Design — wherever it’s found — is to create a solution that matches the problems, priorities, and worldview of an intended audience. Which means Design can be found wherever: in </span>the way we order at our favorite local spot, how the meal is delivered to us, our morning routine, and even our relationships.</p>Mon, 21 May 2018 17:42:36 ZThe purpose of Design — wherever it’s found — is to create a solution that matches the problems, priorities, and worldview of an intended audience. Which means Design can be found wherever: in the way we order at our favorite local spot, how the meal is delivered to us, our morning routine, and even our relationships.]]>Vince Mancarihttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/three-vital-considerations-for-your-web-presence-part-3/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/design/three-vital-considerations-for-your-web-presence-part-3/Three Vital Considerations for Your Web Presence (Part 3)<p><span> “Does my web presence pass the differentiation test?” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give them compelling reasons to set you apart in their memory of who could potentially meet their needs.</span></p>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:14:55 Z “Does my web presence pass the differentiation test?” Give them compelling reasons to set you apart in their memory of who could potentially meet their needs.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/patagonia-provisions/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/patagonia-provisions/Patagonia ProvisionsTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/lucky-penny-farm-and-creamery/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/lucky-penny-farm-and-creamery/Lucky Penny Farm and Creamery Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/gifted-hands-artisan-soap/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/gifted-hands-artisan-soap/Gifted Hands Artisan SoapTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/modern-forestry/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/modern-forestry/Modern Forestry CandlesTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/craft-encourage-co/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/craft-encourage-co/Craft : enCourage co.Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:51:37 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/sevenly/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/sevenly/SevenlyThu, 02 Nov 2017 18:51:16 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/krochet-kids/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/krochet-kids/Krochet Kids Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/soco-hammocks/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/soco-hammocks/Soco HammocksTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/porch-culture-coffee/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/porch-culture-coffee/Porch Culture CoffeeTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/variable-productions/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/variable-productions/Variable Productions: A ReflectionTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/doulos-discovery-school/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/doulos-discovery-school/Doulos Discovery School Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:34:23 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/broadmoor-bobcats/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/broadmoor-bobcats/Broadmoor BobcatsTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/kevin-deoliveira/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/kevin-deoliveira/Kevin DeOliveiraTue, 14 Nov 2017 19:50:12 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/427-design/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/plugs/427-design/427 DesignThu, 30 Mar 2017 20:34:23 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/follow-your-suffering/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/follow-your-suffering/Follow Your Suffering<p>We often hear the phrase, “<em>Follow your dreams.</em>" Media, movies, and well-intended parents promote this idea incessantly. Reach for the stars, you can do anything you put your mind to, do what makes you happy, follow your dreams. However you want to phrase it, it's everywhere.</p>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:34:21 ZWe often hear the phrase, “Follow your dreams." Media, movies, and well-intended parents promote this idea incessantly. Reach for the stars, you can do anything you put your mind to, do what makes you happy, follow your dreams. However you want to phrase it, it's everywhere.]]>Ryan Tatehttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/the-purpose-of-business-its-not-what-you-think/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/the-purpose-of-business-its-not-what-you-think/The Purpose of Business (p.s. It's not what you think)<p>It all starts and ends at the most human level.</p>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:53:09 ZIt all starts and ends at the most human level.]]>Brent Warwickhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/togetherness-brings-continuity-continuity-brings-more/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/togetherness-brings-continuity-continuity-brings-more/Togetherness Brings Continuity, Continuity Brings 'More'<p>Inspiring space, above all, is to foster community and togetherness. And the result of togetherness is continuity and a more effective team.</p>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:34:21 ZInspiring space, above all, is to foster community and togetherness. And the result of togetherness is continuity and a more effective team.]]>http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/a-breakdown-of-the-paradox-of-comparison/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/a-breakdown-of-the-paradox-of-comparison/A Breakdown of the Paradox of ComparisonWed, 25 Jul 2018 21:35:44 Zhttp://www.ipsocreative.comhttps://www.ipsocreative.com/musings/the-value-of-iteration/http://www.ipsocreative.comhttps//www.ipsocreative.com/musings/the-value-of-iteration/The Value of Iteration<p>One of the most significant contributions of technology’s influence on business culture is the concept of iteration.</p>
<p> </p>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:28:25 ZOne of the most significant contributions of technology’s influence on business culture is the concept of iteration.